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Stoudemire "is hungrier than anything because he keeps hearing that he and 'Melo can't coexist on the basketball court," Camby said. "You have to give a guy like Amar'e a lot of credit because during that free agent period [in 2010] he was the only one that wanted to take a lot of responsibility and play under a microscope. Just how he handled things once 'Melo decided to come here … there has been no ego from what I have has seen. He wants to prove a lot of people wrong on the aspect that they can't coexist." Yahoo! Sports

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Camby said his return comes at a perfect time because Tyson Chandler needs some time to rest. That’s what Camby signed up to do. “I’m ready to compete,’’ Camby said. “We have to find time to get Tyson some rest. He’s been playing exceptional basketball. We need to find time to get him minutes.’’ Camby confirmed he took a cortisone shot last week and most of the pain is gone. “No one’s pain free at this point no matter how many cortisone shots you take to mask things,’’ he said. New York Post

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Camby said he's back for Christmas, adding Chandler needs some time to rest. That's what Camby signed to do. "I'm ready to compete,'' Camby said this morning. "We have to find time to get Tyson some rest. He's been playing exceptional basketball. We need to find time to get him minutes.'' Camby confirmed he took a cortisone shot this week and most of the pain is gone. With Rasheed Wallace's sore foot still "day to day'', Camby finally can make an impact after Woodson held him out of may games in November. "I've been available,'' Camby said. "I just had to get my number called.'' Sulia

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Al Iannazzone: Knicks rookie Chris Copeland will be wearing pajamas on the flight to LA after the game. The vets, mainly Camby, are behind this. Twitter @Al_Iannazzone

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Marcus Camby told The Post he will get a cortisone injection today and plans to return Friday against the Bulls. Camby missed his ninth straight game last night with plantar fasciitis. New York Post

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Amar’e Stoudemire is on track to make his return during the 6-to-8 week timetable the Knicks set after his Nov. 1 left knee-debridement surgery, and the countdown for him to be cleared for practice has begun. Coach Mike Woodson said once the doctors clear him to “cut,” he will start practicing. Marcus Camby also said he felt Stoudemire was “around the corner’’. ”There can’t be any setbacks, however,’’ Stoudemire told The Post last night. New York Post

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Marcus Camby is out at least the next two games because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Camby said he had an MRI during Sunday’s win over the Suns and it revealed the extent of the injury. Newsday

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“He’s one of us,’’ Camby added. “There is no ego in (Anthony). Even though he is the best player on our team he always makes sure to carry himself as the 15th guy as Chris Copeland. He’s always laughing and joking and he works so hard. That’s good when your best player is also your hardest worker.’’ New York Post

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Veteran big man Marcus Camby will make his season debut Friday night against Dallas, coach Mike Woodson said Thursday. ESPN.com

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Veteran big man Marcus Camby will make his season debut Friday night against Dallas, coach Mike Woodson said Thursday. Camby has been sidelined for the entire preseason and for the Knicks' first three regular season games with a left calf strain. "I can't give you the minutes (Camby will play against Dallas), but he'll play tomorrow, absolutely," Woodson said. ESPN.com

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The bench is expected to add yet another player by Friday's game, which will make the frontcourt even deeper. More: Marcus Camby participated in his first practice scrimmage on Wednesday and all signs are pointing to him being available to play Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. “Of course I want to play," Camby said after practice. "I wanted to play in the Miami game but I don’t make those decisions. Sulia

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Marcus Camby, who missed the preseason with a strained left calf, is expected to go through full-contact practices Wednesdayand Thursday and play for the first time Friday. "You're not going to just throw him out there," Woodson said. "I like to see guys practice a little bit and just see how they feel once they've been banged around and hit the floor a few times. He hasn't had the chance to do that." Newsday

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Regarding Marcus Camby’s three-year, $13.1 million deal with the Knicks, if the Knicks decide to get rid of Camby after his second season in the Garden, they’ll only have to pay him a $1 million exit fee for year three and his deal would end up paying him $10.3 million. If he sticks for his third season, he’ll get all of his $4.2 million. New York Daily News

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Knicks forward Marcus Camby talked on Thursday about how close he was to becoming a member of the Heat this offseason. The Heat plays the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Friday. “I was going on the plane to Miami when Allan [Houston], Glen [Grunwald] and [Mike Woodson] came down to Houston," Camby said. "That’s how close I was. I had a good talk with coach Riley on the phone. We talked for an extended period of time about them wanting me to come down there. In hindsight, I felt I was always a Knick at heart." Ironically, the Heat ended up with Josh Harrellson. Miami Herald

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The dangling crane in midtown Manhattan caused by Hurricane Sandy had Carmelo Anthony on edge. “That’s the only thing I was worried about at that point in time, was that crane,” Anthony said. “I’m right there.” In the aftermath of Sandy, Anthony and almost all of his teammates were able to make it to Westchester for a late-afternoon practice. The Knicks canceled practice Monday and met Tuesday at 5 p.m. — typically, they practice in the morning. Marcus Camby, due to Sandy’s impact in his neighborhood, was the only Knick who wasn’t able to make it. “I was glad that guys got in here safely, considering what’s going on around us. But once they got here and got into it, practice was pretty good,” coach Mike Woodson said. “For us, we needed this practice today. I still hadn’t had a chance to put in everything. I got most of what I needed to get done today and tomorrow we’ll rehearse some of it.” New York Post

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Marcus Camby hasn’t given up hope of playing in Brooklyn Thursday in the Knicks’ season opener against the Nets, but he may have a better shot at riding a wave at Coney Island today. Camby, who hasn’t practiced in nearly four weeks with a calf strain, took the Garden court yesterday in a heavy white wrap to participate in their light workout that mostly was a walkthrough. However, Camby said he wouldn’t be ready to practice for real and scrimmage until tomorrow — which would mark a four-week layoff. Two full practices may not be enough for Camby to make his Knicks debut of his second stint. The Knicks have been extremely conservative with Camby because they don’t want the strain to linger. “I’m hoping to get out there this week, get a couple of practices under my belt and try to get ready for this opener.,” Camby said. “I’m excited to get back out there. I want to play if possible but I know I haven’t really been out there. I’m shooting to get out there Thursday.’’ New York Post

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Camby, who has been sidelined with a strained left calf, still hasn't run yet. He practiced shooting and ran through some plays Sunday. But he is hopeful he will be ready to go for Thursday's opener against the Nets in Brooklyn. "I want to play if possible," Camby said. "I know I'm not going to get extensive minutes because I haven't really been out there. I'm shooting to get out there on Thursday." It will depend on what the training staff lets Camby do this week and how much Hurricane Sandy allows the Knicks do. Newsday

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Nate Taylor: Mike Woodson said he doesn't know if Marcus Camby will be ready for the season opener next week. Twitter @ByNateTaylor

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Not only will Amar'e Stoudemire miss the Nov. 1 season opener, but Knicks coach Mike Woodson declined to guarantee that ailing Marcus Camby will suit up in Brooklyn, either. Camby has been shelved since the fourth day of training camp with a left calf strain, but expectations are that he'll return to practice Tuesday after the Knicks' three-game road trip concludes in Syracuse against the 76ers. But Woodson indicated that Camby wasn't quite ready at the morning shootaround at the Carrier Dome. When asked if he'll be ready for the opener, Woodson said, "don't know. That I don't know." Woodson said the concern is making sure Camby's calf "doesn't become a nagging problem that lasts throughout the season." New York Post

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Perhaps because of his history of injuries and long career, Camby privately told teammates when he arrived for training camp that he was surprised he received a three-year deal worth $13.1 million. While he is scheduled to receive $9.2 million guaranteed for his first two seasons, the third year is not guaranteed and the Knicks could wind up paying him less if he continues to break down. If the Knicks want to get rid of him before his third season, they would owe him only a $1 million buyout. If he sticks, then they would end up paying him all of his $3.9 million for year three. New York Daily News

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